St Joseph’s Primary School, Islington – iOi STEAM Live Impact

Teacher Insights
Lead Teacher Katarzyna Suliga initially questioned live broadcast workshops but soon saw their impact. She highlighted how hands-on learning fosters independence and enthusiasm. The programme has enhanced creative thinking across subjects, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.

Student Voices
Pupils relished hands-on projects, valuing creativity’s role in real-world problem-solving. Year 6 students linked imagination to future careers, while Year 2 students saw it as essential for storytelling, design, and invention. They recognised creativity’s role in shaping a dynamic and exciting future.

Looking Ahead
St Joseph’s aims to further embed creativity into its curriculum, involve parents in workshops, and prepare students for the jobs of the future. Feedback from Ofsted and external inspectors has been positive, affirming the value of iOi’s approach.

The school remains committed to fostering creativity, ensuring students are well-equipped for an innovative and ever-changing world.

Since January 2023, St Joseph’s Primary School has embedded iOi STEAM Live across its curriculum, engaging 570 students in 19 classes. Over 16 months, the programme has transformed teaching and learning, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills in both students and staff.

Key Impact Areas

  • Engaged Learning: iOi’s creative pedagogy has enabled students who struggle with traditional methods to thrive, improving engagement and academic performance.

  • Empowered Teachers: Staff have grown in confidence, integrating creativity into lessons and strengthening professional dialogue.

  • Student Development: Pupils appreciate imagination as a tool for innovation, collaboration, and future careers in fields like coding, engineering, and business.

  • Curriculum Integration: Workshops such as ‘Nature Engineers’ and ‘Junk Bots’ have inspired further exploration of STEM subjects through creativity.

  • Future Aspirations: Students believe creativity is key to problem-solving and innovation, with many envisioning careers in emerging industries.